SWEEP GETS DOWNERS SOUTH SET FOR VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Downers Grove South, last year's state volleyball runner-up, closed its regular season Wednesday with a 15-2, 15-3 sweep of Willowbrook.

A preseason goal-to win the West Suburban Gold-was not met; Hinsdale South had already clinched the title with a 6-0 record. But first-year coach Denise Lazzeroni isn't worried about her Mustangs, who finished 28-7 overall and 5-1 in conference and are 10th in the Tribune rankings.

"We've been in kind of an upswing," she said. "We've been playing very well lately.

"Of course, we wanted to win conference. But we're looking forward and will practice to get ready for (regionals on) Tuesday."

Tracy Black's eight kills and Tracey Marshall's five service aces led the way against Willowbrook.

Bradley-Bourbonnais d. Rich South: Bradley (21-9-3, 9-1) earned a share of the SICA South title with an 18-16, 15-1 sweep of Rich South, which also finished 9-1. Shannan Miller's nine service points, four kills and four blocks led the way, while Jenny Dockemeyer (seven kills, five blocks) and Amy Coy (10 assists) also contributed.

Glenbrook North d. Deerfield: Glenbrook North (27-4, 10-0) capped its undefeated Central Suburban North season with a 15-6, 15-9 victory. Jennifer Gioffreda's seven kills and Sue Alfini's 21 assists led the way.